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Recent Examples of upside
Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Burkus also points to organizational upside.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Noun
If a peace deal is secured, gold could break to the upside.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Burkus also points to organizational upside.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Preposition
Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1.
—San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018
Then, astonishingly, in the open court, after a whistle blew, Heat guard Goran Dragic cuffed Simmons upside the head after Simmons stole the ball from him, and after Simmons already had been fouled by him.
—Marcus Hayes, Philly.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for upside
Noun
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The largest downside as of now?—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Similarly, the implications of the decline of fertility combine both upsides and downsides.—
Derek Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a fragmented landscape, what cuts through is work that feels intentional, culturally attuned and slightly ahead of the curve; more perspective than performance.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Interviews with global health officials and internal meeting documents show how behind the curve authorities are in fighting the latest outbreak, as cases spread and hospitals come under attack.—
Jennifer Rigby,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Preposition
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In July 2023, firefighters battled a blaze on the property for four days after a conveyor belt fire spread to bark chip piles and structures, according to local fire and rescue officials.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The facility will run around the clock, with most workers on four 10-hour shifts, with three days off.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Brown said momentum has endured as a strategy because investors tend to continue rewarding companies benefiting from innovation cycles and favorable industry shifts, creating trends that can last longer than many expect.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Preposition
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Hur’s yearlong investigation led to a 345-page report that questioned Biden’s age and mental competence but recommended no criminal charges against the then-81-year-old.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Spielberg is hardly the first major Hollywood figure to speak out against the use of AI in movies.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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While camps like The Music Company’s are soon to be in full swing, the PB Arts Center is working towards fundraising goals to make the space fully usable, indoors and out.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned utility player Hyeseong Kim to triple-A Oklahoma City, giving him regular at-bats in a low-pressure environment to work on his swing.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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He’s widely recognized as the first player to set up his own charitable foundation that, in turn, provided a playbook for other players to follow suit.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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This wall plays up a room's height, in turn, creating both a sense of space and drama, Parker says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upside. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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